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Cannabis retail does not burden emergency rooms, York U study

York University researchers have debunked a myth that recreational cannabis retailers drive up emergency department (ED) visits in Ontario.

Lassonde professor champions diversity, inclusion in role as mentor

Alvine Boaye Belle, an assistant professor at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering, is working to break down systemic barriers for under-represented students pursuing STEM studies through her recent appointment as a mentor for the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD project.

York U announces Postdoctoral Supervisor Award recipient

Ethel Tungohan, associate professor in the Departments of Politics and Social Science and Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, has been awarded the 2024 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award by York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).

York U grad makes cancer research breakthrough during PhD studies

Research out of York University has made history as the first to document that muscle weakness precedes muscle wasting in cancer—a groundbreaking discovery that presents new possibilities for early detection and treatment of the disease.

York U alumna makes history as Ghana’s first female vice-president

When Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female vice-president on Jan. 7, it marked the latest barrier shattered by the York University alumna.

York U grad’s research paves way for smarter crisis response

Tricia Corrin, a recent graduate from York University’s Master of Disaster & Emergency Management program, is making an impact on crisis response with contributions to two published articles on the evolution of evidence synthesis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research, which examines how teams across Canada adapted to urgent decision-making challenges, has potential to reshape […]

A Story of Progress and Commitment: FGS Reflects on 2024

In 2024 the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) marked its 60th Anniversary with both celebration and reflection. Over the decades, FGS has become a cornerstone of research and academic excellence, fostering scholarship, diversity, and innovation. As FGS marked 60 years, there was renewed commitment not just to celebrate past achievements, but also to lay the […]

Provost’s 2024 Black and Indigenous postdoctoral fellows to advance research on global challenges

Scholars Adeola Adedapo and Todd Blayone have been named the recipients of the 2024 Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars and will lead research projects focused on clean drinking water and Indigenous-AI relations. An annual award established in 2021, the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding scholars who will push the […]

Ontario Genomics Hosts Engaging and Informative Conference on Synthetic Biology Trends

Congratulations Ontario Genomics for a very well organized, engaging and informative conference on the latest trends in synthetic biology in Canada and abroad! This was by far one of the best events I attended in 2024! I appreciated the balanced selection of topics, the amazing and super approachable speakers - including the incredible keynote speaker […]

CASTL Team Delivers Introduction to Bioprocessing Course to York University Students

The CASTL team recently had the pleasure of delivering our Introduction to Bioprocessing course to York University – Faculty of Science undergraduate co-op students and York University Markham Campus graduate Master of Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology students. Over the course of three engaging hours, students studying biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and other […]